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DX05 OZL

2005 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,816 mi
Last recorded83,816 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 OZL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,816 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 76,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 76,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread and pressure low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,491 miles

Front both tyres wearing on the inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front damage to the bumper

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt not retracting fully

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 68,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both tyres wearing on the inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front damage to the bumper

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt not retracting fully

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,848 miles

front pads wearing low

Fail 21 Aug 2014 61,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil low

front pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,321 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,064 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 52,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,428 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 45,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,882 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,630 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,830 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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DX05 OZL is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,234 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX05 OZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX05 OZL is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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